Unit 1 Review- Biochemistry and Cells

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What is one of the main functions of a lipid?

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Insulation.

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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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Packages proteins made by ribosomes to export out of the cell.

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Which two cell structures are involved in the synthesis of enzymes?

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Nucleus and ribosomes.

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What is the main use of a carbohydrate?

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Quick energy.

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What is the main function of a nucleus in a cell?

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Creates and stores the genetic information inside the cell.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Synthesize proteins.

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What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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Synthesizes and processes proteins.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Digest waste materials and cellular debris.